Deciding to replace your missing teeth with dental implants is a big step and it’s normal to feel excited. Still, no matter how much research you do on your own, no matter how detailed your initial consultation with your dentist, you’ll still have quite a few surprises in store for you once your new implant-retained… Read more »
Category: Dental Implants
Why You Should Replace Your Missing Teeth
Are you missing one or more teeth? Advanced tooth decay, an accident or a unique circumstance can lead to unnatural tooth loss or required tooth extraction. Gaps in your smile are left behind after your teeth have been removed. All your teeth are important, because they work together to support your essential daily functions, such… Read more »
Pella, IA Dentist Keeps Jaws Healthy with Dental Implants
You may not be aware of this, but when teeth are missing from your mouth, your jawbone will begin to shrink. As the density of your jawbone degrades, your cheeks and lips will take on a sunken appearance called facial collapse. The process of facial collapse doesn’t occur overnight, but the change in appearance can… Read more »
FAQs About Dentures
Tooth loss hinders the health and beauty of our smiles. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, over 26% of people in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth. Without your teeth, eating and communicating can be difficult. Your Pella IA dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, offers a solution for advanced… Read more »
Are Dental Implants the Right Choice for You, asks Pella Dentist?
Dental implants improve the functionality of your teeth, help maintain better jawbone health and density, and provide potentially long lasting tooth replacement results. Are you missing teeth and wondering if you might be a good candidate for dental implants? In today’s blog, Pella dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, will discuss some of the expectations you should… Read more »
Jawbone Density Issues? Dental Implants May Soon Be Possible without Bone Grafting
Dental implants are arguably the best possible solution for replacing missing teeth. There is a vicious cycle that can occur when teeth go missing and your body stops sending nutrients and minerals to your jawbone. Jawbone density begins to deplete which means you can lose even more teeth. Yet you may not be eligible for… Read more »